The $OH$ group of an alcohol or the $-COOH$ group of a carboxylic acid can be replaced by $-Cl$ using:

  • A
    Chlorine
  • B
    Hydrochloric acid
  • C
    Phosphorus pentachloride
  • D
    Hypochlorous acid

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